A DRIVER has been arrested after attempting to flee from police and initiating a high-speed pursuit.

The driver of a stolen Vauxhall Insignia first made an attempted getaway from officers in Bolton Road, Radcliffe.

He was pursued in the vehicle at speeds of more than 70mph through side streets before crashing in Water Street, Radcliffe, causing the vehicle to lose a wheel.

The driver then tried to escape on foot before being caught by police.

Greater Manchester Police's Traffic division said the driver failed a drug test and was found to have no driving licence.